Review: Slain Back From Hell (Steam)
A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you’ve ever heard.
Pros:
- Awesome pixel graphics.
- Full controller support.
- Banging heavy metal soundtrack.
- Steam Achievements.
- Steam Trading Cards.
- Graphics option: Resolution and graphic quality.
- Three screen filter settings. CRT with scan lines basically.
- Combat tutorial, Available to re read the tutorial from the pause screen.
- Gameplay is a 2D hack n slash platformer with a huge Castlevania feel to it.
- Three save slots.
- Can change settings in pause menu.
- Controller has 2 presets and a custom one so you can create your own.
- Can re bind keys on keyboard as well as the fore mentioned controller.
- Clever combat system. You can parry, Charge attack and use mana attacks.
- Big boss battles.
- Checkpoints throughout the levels.
- Slick animations.
- Very atmospheric.
- Huge collection of enemies each with unique attacks.
- Simple control scheme.
- The game is very accessible and takes just minutes to get to grips with it all.
- Gory yet tasteful, The game delivers.
Cons:
- Controller can have a few connection issues.
- Not a fan of heavy metal.
- Constant difficulty spikes.
- Basic graphic options.
- Some dubious level design issues.
- Controller feels a bit loose and twitchy.
- Hit registration can be a bit off at times especially with airborne enemies.
- Enemies attack through walls.